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Water uptake
Recognize root hair cells in diagrams and images and describe their roles.
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CambridgeIGCSEBiologyTransport in plants
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- Recognize root hair cells in diagrams and images and describe their roles.
- Explain that the extensive surface area of root hairs enhances the absorption of water and minerals.
- Describe the route that water follows through the plant, including root hair cells, root cortex cells, xylem, and mesophyll cells.
- Conduct an investigation using a suitable dye to trace the movement of water in the above-ground sections of a plant.
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